Construction Safety Training Requirements for Foreign Workers

Common Questions:

• "Can foreign workers take the Construction Site Safety Fundamentals Training?"
• "Is this training mandatory for foreigners?"

Key Information:

Foreigners with valid work visas in South Korea must complete this training. However, those on tourist visas, overstayers, or undocumented individuals cannot receive certification.

Eligible Visa Categories & Requirements

1. Long-Term Residency Visas (F-2, F-4, F-5, F-6)

• ✅ Training accessible like Korean nationals
• ⚠️ F-4 holders cannot work in manual labor positions
• Required: Alien Registration Card, Training fee

2. H-2 (Visiting Employment Visa)

• ⛑️ Must obtain Construction Employment Certification from HRD Korea
• ???? Certification requires annual renewal
• Required: Alien Registration Card, Certification, Training fee

3. E-9 (Non-Professional Employment Visa)

E-9-2 (Construction Sector):

• ???? Already employed: Submit Foreign Worker Employment Permit
• ???? Job-seeking: Provide Worksite Change Registration Certificate

E-9-1 (Manufacturing Sector):

• ⚠️ Limited access for temporary construction-related tasks
• Required: Employment permit, Installation contracts, Employer confirmation letter

4. D-2 (Student Visa)

• ???? Requires Activity Permission Outside Registered Status
• Required: Employer's Business Registration, Employment Insurance Certificate

5. G-1 (Humanitarian Stay Visa)

• ???? Only G-1-6/G-1-99 with activity permission qualify
• Required: Activity permit, Construction company documents

Important Notes:

Contact Training Centers:

All foreign workers must contact us in advance to verify required documents.